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All follicular except large cell: Low grade All diffuse: Intermediate grade Blastic and non-cleaved: High grade
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This article is in response to the request made by a reader in the comment section. Today, we will try to simplify the biliary tree…
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Rosette refers to a decoration or pattern resembling a rose. In pathology, rosette refers to aa halo or “spoke-wheel” arrangement of cells around a central structure…
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